Rangers 5, Astros 4

Alex Rios starred in his Texas debut, leading the Rangers to a comeback victory over Houston.

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on August 11, 2013 1:11 AM

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In his first game as a Texas Rangers' Alex Rios takes a walk against the Houston Astros in the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

In his first game as a Texas Rangers' Alex Rios takes a walk against the Houston Astros in the second inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

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Fans in the Crawford Boxes reaches for a home run off the bat of Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. less

Fans in the Crawford Boxes reaches for a home run off the bat of Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, ... more

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock delivers during the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston.

Texas Rangers right fielder Alex Rios tips his cap to the Houston Astros dugout as he warms up before a baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. The Rangers acquired Rios on Friday in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. less

Texas Rangers right fielder Alex Rios tips his cap to the Houston Astros dugout as he warms up before a baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. The Rangers acquired Rios on ... more

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) is tagged out by Texas Rangers catcher A.J. Pierzynski (12) as he tries to score from second base on a Jason Castro single in the third inning of a baseball, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) less

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve (27) is tagged out by Texas Rangers catcher A.J. Pierzynski (12) as he tries to score from second base on a Jason Castro single in the third inning of a baseball, Saturday, Aug. 10, ... more

Alex Rios adjusts his helmet in his first at-bat with the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, against the Houston Astros in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Alex Rios adjusts his helmet in his first at-bat with the Texas Rangers in the second inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, against the Houston Astros in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland, right, gets a visit to the mound from pitching coach Mike Maddux, left, and catcher A.J. Pierzynski (12) after loading the bases against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) less

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland, right, gets a visit to the mound from pitching coach Mike Maddux, left, and catcher A.J. Pierzynski (12) after loading the bases against the Houston Astros in the ... more

Houston Astros' Robbie Grossman (19) is forced out at second base as Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus makes the catch in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. Astros' L.J. Hoes was safe at first on the fielders choice. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) less

Houston Astros' Robbie Grossman (19) is forced out at second base as Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus makes the catch in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. Astros' L.J. Hoes ... more

Texas Rangers' Leonys Martin, right, reacts as second base umpire Ron Kulpa, left, calls him out on an attempted steal as Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve looks away in the sixth inning of a baseball ... more

Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus (1) is hugged by teammate A.J. Pierzynski after hitting his first home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. Rangers' Jurickson Profar also scored on the hit. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) less

Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus (1) is hugged by teammate A.J. Pierzynski after hitting his first home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. ... more

Texas Rangers new right fielder Alex Rios, left, throws the ball to to home plate with center fielder Leonys Martin backing him up in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. Astros' Jose Altuve scored from third base on the sacrifice fly by Matt Dominguez. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) less

Texas Rangers new right fielder Alex Rios, left, throws the ball to to home plate with center fielder Leonys Martin backing him up in the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, ... more

Texas Rangers' Alex Rios scores as the ball gets away from Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. The Rangers won 5-4. less

Texas Rangers' Alex Rios scores as the ball gets away from Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. The Rangers ... more

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, left, is out at home as Texas Rangers catcher A.J. Pierzynski applies tag during the third inning of a baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. Altuve was thrown out trying to score on a single by catcher Jason Castro. less

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve, left, is out at home as Texas Rangers catcher A.J. Pierzynski applies tag during the third inning of a baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. ... more

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Texas Rangers' Alex Rios makes the catch for the final out of the baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. The Rangers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Texas Rangers' Alex Rios makes the catch for the final out of the baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. The Rangers won 5-4. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

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Texas Rangers' A.J. Pierzynski is welcomed back to the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) less

Texas Rangers' A.J. Pierzynski is welcomed back to the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Houston Astros in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat ... more

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Houston Astros' Brad Peacock delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston Astros' Brad Peacock delivers a pitch against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston Astros' Brandon Barnes tosses his bat after flying out to right field to end the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston Astros' Brandon Barnes tosses his bat after flying out to right field to end the second inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan)

Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock follows through on a pitch with Matt Dominguez (30) at third base against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) less

Houston Astros starting pitcher Brad Peacock follows through on a pitch with Matt Dominguez (30) at third base against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 10, 2013, in ... more

Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers, left, celebrates his two-run home run with Adrian Beltre #29 during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros on August 10, 2013 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers, left, celebrates his two-run home run with Adrian Beltre #29 during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros on August 10, 2013 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers is congratulated by teammate Leonys Martin #2 after his two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros on August 10, 2013 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. less

Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers is congratulated by teammate Leonys Martin #2 after his two-run home run during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros on August 10, 2013 at Minute Maid Park in ... more

Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers stares down home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi after a called third strike during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros on August 10, 2013 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Elvis Andrus #1 of the Texas Rangers stares down home plate umpire Phil Cuzzi after a called third strike during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros on August 10, 2013 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.